Formation

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 01)

by Kelly McDaniels | July 30, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.

Sketches From the Diary of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | July 29, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

“When a person or a place impressed him, he drew a sketch of it. Such sketches dot his diary.”

Distraction… or Insight?

by John Freund, CM | July 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

After communion, I admit to being distracted by watching the line of people coming up to receive the Body of Christ.

Your Tub Is Overflowing!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

“If you want to resolve street homelessness, you have to think about prevention: how do you turn off the tap?”

Tempt Someone Is Not What God Does

by Ross Dizon | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus let the devil tempt him just as we are tempted, though he did not sin. Hence, he can feel for us who are weak,...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 17

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Evangelizers of New Lands: Saints Cyril and Methodius, and Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Tom Hoopes | Feb 20, 2023 | Formation

Though more than a millennium separates us from the evangelical mission of Saints Cyril and Methodius, and two centuries from Mother Seton, their approach to evangelization is a model for the Church today.

Mercy That We Find Hard to Understand

by Ross Dizon | Sep 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is the incarnation and personification of divine mercy (DM 2). Dwelling among us, he hopes that God’s mercy will rub on us human beings. Sinners draw near to listen to Jesus. He welcomes them, and he even eats with them, which bothers the Pharisees and...

New Series – Praying With Pictures at the Back of Our Minds

by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The images in our minds can haunt or inspire us to prayer. This new weekly series hopes to be the inspiration for brief, spontaeous moments of prayer.

The Vincentian Conference: a community of Faith, Hope and Charity

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Being part of a Vincentian Conference is a magnificent gift from God. In it we can practice our beautiful Catholic faith, make sincere friends, meet new people, help those who need it and improve our spiritual life.

Charity and Humility of Frederic Ozanam

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 8, 2019 | Formation

Frederic Ozanam lit a lamp of charity– the St. Vincent de Paul Society– in this world, the flame of which has shone with brilliancy ever since.

My Vincentian Visa Is Up To Date – Is Yours?

by Dee Mansi | Sep 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

When we meet, we can’t help it – we talk “Vincentian.” We value and recall our roots. We are very much Vincent’s children living and acting in mission on the “signs of the times.”

The Pope Video • Protecting the Oceans

by .famvin | Sep 7, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Protecting the Oceans.

The Lay Spirituality of Frederic Ozanam

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 6, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The primary reason for the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s existence was and is to increase the holiness of its members, by service to those in need and by building deep friendships.

New Cardinal in the Mold of St. Vincent de Paul

by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

A new Cardinal in the mold of St. Vincent de Paul Imagine a parish that has 100,000 people in 53 distinct communities... and 3000 trained ministers! St. Michael Archangel Parish is not an imaginary parish. It has a membership of 100,000 people in 53 distinct...

A Vincentian View: A Focus on Labor

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I find a very Vincentian spirit in Labor Day. From the beginning, Louise and Vincent were serious about being hard workers themselves and promoting the ability to work among the poor whom they served.

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